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12 historic photos of Totterdown and Lower Knowle
From trams whizzing railway workers up the hill to their new homes in the 19th century, to swathes of regeneration for a ring road that never came, Totterdown and Lower Knowle have both changed tremendously over the years.
Our latest dive into the depths of Bristol Archives shows some familiar scenes along with just how much has changed.
A photo of horse-drawn carts on Wells Road, Knowle, from the early 20th century 43201/25/4
Residential housing and a tram travelling up Wells Road, Knowle, date unknown 43207/25/5
A church, tram, residential housing and shops on Wells Road, Knowle, date unknown 43207/25/8
A cricket ground and a shop called Brooks on Broadwalk, mid 20th century – 43207/25/2
You might recognise The George pub on Wells Road, early 20th century 43207/25/9
Ladies and gentleman playing tennis at Knowle tennis courts, early 20th century, 43207/25/10
Fields and buildings on Quarry Lane, early 20th century, 43207/25/13
A view of a new row of houses being built in Totterdown, date unknown, 43207/25/1
Shops including a boot makers and the Totterdown Y.M.C.A at Bushy Park Tram Terminus, Totterdown, date unknown, 43207/25/15
Totterdown as viewed from Victoria Park, date unknown, 43207/25/14
Residential housing, shops and horse and cart on Bath Road, Totterdown, date unknown, 43207/25/20
Shops and a tram in Totterdown, date unknown, 43207/25/19
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